Theft of mulch leads to arrests

POLICE REPORT

A report of theft of mulch, and quick response by police, led to the arrest of a Cameron-area couple Sunday.

Lt. Stephen Goodrich said police received a call from Tractor Supply reporting someone taking mulch from a store pallet.

He said a vehicle description was obtained and Ofc. Joah McCaleb located the vehicle and made the two arrests.

Brian Leon Robinson, 32, and Daphanie Spiers Robinson, 27, were both charged with criminal trespass.

Daphanie Robinson’s charge was upgraded to theft of property (less than $2,500) with two or more previous convictions due to her previous record, Goodrich said.

Daphanie Robinson remained in the Milam County Jail at presstime Tuesday in lieu of $10,000 bond.

Brian Robinson was released after posting $3,000 bond.

ACCIDENTS—Police were called to investigate a pair of vehicle accidents during the past week.

They said two vehicles collided at 8:02 a.m. Thursday in the Tiger Stadium parking lot, 800 block of Murray Avenue.

Drivers were listed as Ruben Juarez and Vincent Flores, both of Rockdale.

Police said there were no injuries and termed damages moderate to the Flores car and minor to the Juarez pickup.

Police said a hit-and-run accident was reported at 11:05 p.m. Friday at the VFW parking lot.

According to police, a vehicle driven by Caroline Billig of Rockdale was in collision with a parked, unoccupied, vehicle owned by Chon Montelongo.

Damage estimates were not available from police.

OFFENSES—Police are investigating a reported theft of about $30,000 and a credit card from a safety deposit box.

Other incidents reported during the past seven days included animal at large, no rabies vaccination, duty on striking an unattended vehicle, possession of marijuana and theft.

CITATIONS—Police issued 58 citations during the week including 42 for speeding, six for expired motor vehicle registration sticker and two were issued for possession of drug paraphernalia.

SERVICE CALLS—Officers responded to 135 calls for service during the past week and there were 89 calls received through the 911 emergency system